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Kathy and I went to Barbados several years ago. I HIGHLY recommend it, BTW. We would walk to this little place called Cutters, just down the street from The Crane Hotel. It's a cute little place that serves the best R...

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This is a fragrant, crispy granola. Get a big sheet pan because this makes A LOT.

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This is legit, in-your-face, hard-core comfort food. It's better than a sleeping pill if you need some good sleep. And it is easy and so delicious.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/gnocchi-soup","title":"Gnocchi Soup","summary":"This is legit, in-your-face, hard-core comfort food. It's better than a sleeping pill if you need some good sleep. And it is easy and so delicious.","date_modified":"2026-07-02T19:12:50Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/banana-yogurt-muffins","html_content":"

These pillowy soft muffins are super easy to make and have lots of protein (for a muffin).

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This is easy and filling on a comfort-food level, and can be served any time of year.

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When I lived in New York City, my Mom would send me care packages. There were always a couple of cans of Ranch Style Beans in there. These come darn close and will definitely work if you don't have Ranch Style Beans wi...

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Refreshing and pretty, this is a great summer salad.

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This is not an inexpensive cookie recipe, but sometimes you want a little something sweet, rich, and fancy. The pistachio flavor is very subtle and pairs great with the bold chocolate. These are perfect with a glass of ...

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This easy-to-make salad is both rich and refreshing.

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Cassoulet is a rich white bean French stew. This recipe uses Great Northern Beans, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, and bacon.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/cassoulet","title":"Cassoulet","summary":"Cassoulet is a rich white bean French stew. This recipe uses Great Northern Beans, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, and bacon.","date_modified":"2026-06-11T20:33:30Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/greek-lemon-potatoes","html_content":"

When I lived in New York City, I resided in Astoria, Queens. Astoria is the 2nd largest Greek community outside of Athens, so I learned a thing or two about Greek culture and food.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/greek-lemon-potatoes","title":"Greek Lemon Potatoes","summary":"When I lived in New York City, I resided in Astoria, Queens. Astoria is the 2nd largest Greek community outside of Athens, so I learned a thing or two about Greek culture and food.","date_modified":"2026-06-03T17:07:33Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/katzs-deli---new-york-ny","html_content":"

205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

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Balthazar

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All'Antico Vinaio

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Kathy and I stayed at The Lotte Palace when we went to NYC a few weeks ago. We went during low season, booked with Amex Travel, and got this outrageously good deal on the room AND free breakfast. Plus, our room had a gr...

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/villard---new-york-city-ny","title":"Villard - New York City, NY","summary":"Kathy and I stayed at The Lotte Palace when we went to NYC a few weeks ago. We went during low season, booked with Amex Travel, and got this outrageously good deal on the room AND free breakfast. Plus, our room had a gr...","date_modified":"2026-03-17T03:09:30Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/the-campbell","html_content":"

The Campbell

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The Monkey Bar

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These black-eyed peas are the richest and most delicious I have ever made. I don't think I can ever go back to making regular black-eyed peas again.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/ful-gnaoua-moroccan-black-eyed-peas","title":"Ful Gnaoua (Moroccan Black Eyed Peas)","summary":"These black-eyed peas are the richest and most delicious I have ever made. I don't think I can ever go back to making regular black-eyed peas again.","date_modified":"2025-01-03T03:22:23Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/greens","html_content":"

Possibly the most southern side dish of all, Greens are a common and delicious accompaniment to any meal year-round.

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People either love or hate the obligatory holiday cranberry sauce. It is either homemade and too tart or too sweet. Or it jiggles out of a can. I love cranberry sauce and will take it any way anybody serves it to me.

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Sweet with a little heat and jalapeno pepper flavor. Best served on butter crackers with cream cheese. OR . . . glaze a ham with it for something a little special.

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To rave reviews, I have been making this cake for about 20 years. It's perfect if you are craving chocolate, and even better with a glass of milk on the rocks. Make it in your best bundt cake pan and top it with melted...

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/sexy-chocolate-cake","title":"Sexy Chocolate Cake","summary":"To rave reviews, I have been making this cake for about 20 years. It's perfect if you are craving chocolate, and even better with a glass of milk on the rocks. Make it in your best bundt cake pan and top it with melted...","date_modified":"2024-12-16T00:13:57Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/rickis-cornbread","html_content":"

I do love some good cornbread. Beans and cornbread, greens and cornbread, cornbread with butter, and my favorite chili on cornbread.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/rickis-cornbread","title":"Ricki's Cornbread","summary":"I do love some good cornbread. Beans and cornbread, greens and cornbread, cornbread with butter, and my favorite chili on cornbread.","date_modified":"2024-12-15T20:22:48Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/take-the-espresso","html_content":"

Coffee culture is real and it can feel brutal. Aside from the love of coffee, it is different all around the world.

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Oh, how I love this cake. It reminds me of the 70s and 80s.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/super-strawberry-cake","title":"Super Strawberry AF Cake","summary":"Oh, how I love this cake. It reminds me of the 70s and 80s.","date_modified":"2024-12-08T07:12:30Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/heidis-tortilla-soup","html_content":"

I will never forget the time I went to my girl Heidi's house, and she put a big bowl of Tortilla Soup in front of me. Before that moment, all the tortilla soup I had ever had was pretty meh. This was heavenly, hot, filli...

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My mom's name is Donna. Growing up all my friends called her Monna.

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In the spirit of keeping it real, this is actually a dump cake with a few revisions. But I hate the term 'dump cake'. It just sounds vile to me. I also hate the words moist, panties, and anus. I doubt I will ever pos...

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Based on a recipe by Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez

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Let's just start by saying this is my all-time favorite meal.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/hungarian-goulash-aka-hungarian-paprika-beef-stew","title":"Hungarian Goulash AKA Hungarian Paprika Beef Stew","summary":"Let's just start by saying this is my all-time favorite meal.","date_modified":"2024-11-23T00:07:33Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/pick-the-right-onion","html_content":"

Onions are used ALL THE TIME. You should always have some in the kitchen. But what kind?

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Do you ever need a cake for a special occasion at a busy time and/or want it personalized far beyond what you would ask the bakery to do?

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/diy-fancy-cakes","title":"DIY Fancy Cakes","summary":"Do you ever need a cake for a special occasion at a busy time and/or want it personalized far beyond what you would ask the bakery to do?","date_modified":"2024-11-21T01:28:24Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/raise-the-bar-on-boxed-cake-mixes","html_content":"

See that cake in the picture? It is on the cover of Mickey Mouse's Picnic, one of My Little Golden Books I had when I was little.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/raise-the-bar-on-boxed-cake-mixes","title":"Raise the Bar on Boxed Cake Mixes","summary":"See that cake in the picture? It is on the cover of Mickey Mouse's Picnic, one of My Little Golden Books I had when I was little.","date_modified":"2024-11-10T16:06:02Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/cajun-vs-creole","html_content":"

My favorite roadtrip in the US is from my door down to New Orleans. It is ALWAYS an adventure. Let me tell you, on those trips, I have seen some shit that isn't even in movies or books or the brains of anybody. But th...

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/cajun-vs-creole","title":"Cajun vs. Creole","summary":"My favorite roadtrip in the US is from my door down to New Orleans. It is ALWAYS an adventure. Let me tell you, on those trips, I have seen some shit that isn't even in movies or books or the brains of anybody. But th...","date_modified":"2024-11-08T18:57:25Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/cest-la-tea","html_content":"

On our first trip to London as adults back in 1996, we quickly learned tea is a BIG deal not just in the UK, but all over the world. And with good reason. Tea rocks.

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There is grilling, then BBQing, and then smoking. No, they are not the same thing. There is an art to all of them.

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Things may sound the same, but spelling can make them worlds apart.

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The first part of getting the perfect steak is knowing how you like it cooked. Use this chart for that very reason. Order it properly, and you will have a better chance of loving your meat.

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/love-your-meat","title":"Love Your Meat","summary":"The first part of getting the perfect steak is knowing how you like it cooked. Use this chart for that very reason. Order it properly, and you will have a better chance of loving your meat.","date_modified":"2024-11-08T05:28:00Z"},{"id":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/chill-to-spicy-af","html_content":"

This is the Scoville Scale. It measures levels of spiciness. If you are trying to decide which types of peppers to use in your foodie adventure, refer to this. It will safely inform you if you are in for a low heat, a ...

","url":"https://toospicedchicks.com/f/chill-to-spicy-af","title":"From Chill to Spicy AF","summary":"This is the Scoville Scale. It measures levels of spiciness. If you are trying to decide which types of peppers to use in your foodie adventure, refer to this. It will safely inform you if you are in for a low heat, a ...","date_modified":"2024-11-08T05:26:54Z"}]}